office manager
Birmingham City Council, Harborne, Birmingham
office manager
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Birmingham City Council, Harborne, Birmingham
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 9 Jan | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 5363833c886a4399b5014d8cb12de380
Full Job Description
- to manage the efficient and effective running of the school office, devising new systems as required and improving business efficiency and quality standards
- supervision of staff as required
- responsibility for establishing contacts with a variety of outside suppliers of goods or services, the receipting of goods and invoice processing through FMS
- management, collection and reconciliation of school monies and providing statistical information as required; administering free school meals and milk in schools scheme
- responsibility for managing the petty cash and school fund account
- responsibility for administering schools' admissions procedures and accurately maintaining the pupil related information system on SIMs
- responsibility for completing staff returns, and reconciling queries
- managing the quality clerical support including emails, word processing, reprographics and filing
- responsibility for ensuring that welcoming, calm and effective main office and reception
- working closely with and taking direction from the school business manager in administrative and office routines
- manage the organization of school visits, camps and extra- curricular activities
- to organise daily/ long term supply needs of the school
- to adhere to the ethos of the school
- to promote the agreed vision and aims of the school
Harborne Primary School is looking for a highly motivated and forward -thinking senior office manager with a desire to make a difference. The successful candidate will also provide confidential, administrative and organisational support to the head teacher, senior leaders and school staff. We are looking for a professional and skilled individual who has the passion and energy to work within our busy school office team. You will need to have excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills and be fully proficient in the use of a variety of IT systems including MS Office. We are a forward-thinking team and require a leader who can drive and support change with the ability to take on ad hoc school projects. You will need to be able to form positive relationships with our children, staff, parents, governors and visitors. You will need to be flexible, responding to priorities and problem solving as required. The successful applicant will be required to provide support to the head teacher and to oversee and support both administration teams at both sites during the normal working week., This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. - A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
- An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
- A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
- A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
- A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature. We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.
Harborne Primary School is a four-form entry school split over two sites. We are a happy, warm and friendly community school with pupils and families from a wide range of beliefs, cultures and backgrounds and we celebrate diversity whenever we can., Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
£33,366 to £40,476 pro rata Subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review, In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.